theresa secord

TRIBE: Penobscot

MEDIUM: Basketry

LOCATION: Waterville, Maine

“I believe the practice of traditional culture, including our basketry, has remarkable healing capability, as we have seen countless examples of this over time." - Theresa Secord

“Theresa has truly worked in the interest of community and without her spirit our artists might still be struggling to maintain our traditions. Theresa’s work binds our language, our artistry and our songs in the hearts of our people.” - David Moses Bridges, Nominator